Discover the area
Here you can find a list of the main attractive places in Nure and Chero Valley
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Podenzano
history of the town and its main attractions![Grazzano Visconti]( "Grazzano Visconti")
Grazzano Visconti
The first documents to mention Grazzano date from the 11th century. The next mentions date from the 14th century, when the Anguissola![San Giorgio Piacentino]( "San Giorgio Piacentino")
San Giorgio Piacentino
Along the street between Piacenza and Val d'Arda you can find San Giorgio piacentino.![Carpaneto Piacentino]( "Carpaneto Piacentino")
Carpaneto Piacentino
We do not know the date of the first permanent settlement on the present site, but certainly the Romans were here, and later the Lombards.
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BLACK STONESSassi Neri, un bacino d’acqua all’interno del fiume stesso, dominato da tre sassoni, luogo ideale per bagni estivi, feste, concerti.
The area was a pasture for herds of sheep and cattle, gentle breezes breathe all the time thanks to the key position between Nure and Aveto valleys.
Mount Crociglia and Mount Carevolo are among the most panoramic spots of the whole Apennine in Piacenza area.![FERRARI VIA FERRATA]( "FERRARI VIA FERRATA")
Ferrari Via Ferrata was built by Gaep (Gruppo alpinisti escursionisti piacentini) in two years thanks to the support of Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano.![Mazzocchi Via Ferrata]( "Mazzocchi Via Ferrata")
Mazzocchi Via Ferrata, also known as Groppo delle Ali, is in the high Nure valley. It is exposed to north and it cannot be approached in winter and for part of spring.
The area is typically morenic: it is advisable to follow signalled paths once you leave the non-asphalted road.
After a slight ascent the path continues in the woods. Before arriving at Lago Nero there is a large mire full of flora...
Malaspina di Gambaro castle was built by Ghisello, son of the Marquis Pietro, who received this parcel of land from his family. In 1520, Ghisello was killed in this castle by his relatives.-
0523 1797245 / 335 6912581
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Piazza delle Miniere - Ferriereinteresting museum (created by Bergonzi Family) with photo, documents and tools used durink the work in mines. Open on request previous booking-
0523 922204
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Near Gropparello, along Rio Rosello you can find one of the nine areas of the natural reserve of Piacenziano.
The Village of Fairy TalePassing Castellana village, you can reach a small village called Bersani. This Village is called The Fairy Tale Village because most of the houses have some episodes of different fairy tale painted on the wall.
Piazza Tre MartiriPublic property. Open from 8 o'clock till the sunset.-
0523 511504
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Strada per Paderna Montanaro,10The Castle of Paderna is still inhabitated, accessible and rich of history. Ideal location even for events, meetings and weddings. For info about tours www.castellodipaderna.it-
0523 511645
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Piazza Gian Galeazzo ViscontiThe international torture museum hosts several faithful reconstructions of the instruments of torture used in medieval age-
334 916 5896
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only saturday, sunday and public holidays openGuided tours in the wonderful rooms of the medieval dwelling, which was acquired by family Visconti di Modrone from family Anguissola. For more info, see the official website grazzanovisconti.com-
+39 351 2778162
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the castle of Gropparello is open from Monday to Friday with guided tours: at 10:30 at 16:00 at 17:30 saturday 11:30 - 16:00 Sunday 11:30 - 14:30 - 16:30 e 17:30 booking the visit is mandatory If booked in advanced is it possible to make a trekking-
0523 855814
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Saturdays and Sundays all day and Wednesday and Friday afternoonsIn via Anna Visconti (near the Nord car park) guided visits at the weekend between 10 am and 7 pm. During the week also on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Entrance ticket.-
+ 39 393 7128100
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Three nature walks and cycle tracks in the Vezzeno valleyThree nature trails of notable quality start at Sariano. The description together with the road map and plan are below and attached. Pink, blue and bordeaux routes.-
+39 0523 856121
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Rocca or fortress of San Giorgio at San Giorgio PiacentinoThe Rocca or fortress of San Giorgio stands in the fertile plain of Piacenza, on the edge of the town of San Giorgio Piacentino, and is an ideal setting for events, conferences and weddings, while guided visits are available on request.-
+39 338 4425646
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Parish church of GropparelloFacing on to the piazza of the town, in a splendid panoramic position, is the parish church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta ....![Montechino and petroleum]( "Montechino and petroleum")
When petroleum flowed in the Chero ValleyStrange natural phenomena were recorded in the Chero valley even before the 19th century: hot springs, will-o'-the-wisps or ignis fatuus indicating the presence of gas, petrol leaks ....
The Vezzeno is one of the lesser rivers, running through a short valley that it has shaped in a fascinating way, with gorges and ravines ...
Zena Castel at Zena near CarpanetoThe ancient fortress, transformed over the centuries into a comfortable and elegant dwelling, is only part of a complex of historical buildings within a large park ....-
0523 851001
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The fortification at Olmeto near BadagnanoThe old edifice, altered over the centuries, is today a private home and the centre of a farm and wine estate.![Ciriano Castle]( "Ciriano Castle")
At Ciriano near CarpanetoAn old castle transformed today into a private home. It is never open to visitors.
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